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Senate to send $1.1T spending bill to Trump
- May 07, 2017
The lopsided, 79-18 Senate vote sends the huge bill to the White House in plenty of time to avert a midnight Friday shutdown deadline. This means they need only 51 votes to pass the bill in the Senate. But the top Republican in the House of Representatives, Speaker Paul Ryan, painted the accord differently, saying that his party's negotiators had been successful in ending an Obama-era requirement that an increase in military spending had to be matched equally with a boost in domestic funding. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The lopsided, 79-18 Senate vote sends the huge bill to the White House in plenty of time to avert a midnight Friday shutdown deadline. This means they need only 51 votes to pass the bill in the Senate. But the top Republican in the House of Representatives, Speaker Paul Ryan, painted the accord differently, saying that his party's negotiators had been successful in ending an Obama-era requirement that an increase in military spending had to be matched equally with a boost in domestic funding. (more...)
A dream result in the Derby
- May 07, 2017
Last March, before Mastery's debut as a three-year-old in the San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park, Baffert, who trained 2015 Triple Crown victor American Pharoah, texted Sports Illustrated senior writer Tim Layden , "I think I've got a pretty good horse". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Last March, before Mastery's debut as a three-year-old in the San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park, Baffert, who trained 2015 Triple Crown victor American Pharoah, texted Sports Illustrated senior writer Tim Layden , "I think I've got a pretty good horse". (more...)
English Language Losing Importance in Europe Amid Brexit - EU Commission
- May 07, 2017
Mr Juncker said Britain's decision to leave was "a tragedy". Although vowing to negotiate with the United Kingdom in full transparency, he added: "There should be no doubt whatsoever that it is not the EU that is abandoning the United Kingdom, they are abandoning the European Union and this is a difference which will be felt over the next few years". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Mr Juncker said Britain's decision to leave was "a tragedy". Although vowing to negotiate with the United Kingdom in full transparency, he added: "There should be no doubt whatsoever that it is not the EU that is abandoning the United Kingdom, they are abandoning the European Union and this is a difference which will be felt over the next few years". (more...)
Turkey Air Strikes On Kurds In Syria And Iraq Spark US Concern
- May 07, 2017
They could also exacerbate tensions between Ankara and its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally Washington, which is leading an anti-IS coalition carrying out air strikes in Syria and Iraq and sees the Kurds as one of the most effective fighting forces against IS. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
They could also exacerbate tensions between Ankara and its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally Washington, which is leading an anti-IS coalition carrying out air strikes in Syria and Iraq and sees the Kurds as one of the most effective fighting forces against IS. (more...)
Voting For Delhi's Municipal Corporations Ends, 46% Turnout Recorded Till 4 pm
- May 07, 2017
The elections to two wards were postponed due to the death of the candidates, so voting was held in only 270 wards. However, Kejriwal alleged in a tweet: "Reports from all over Delhi of EVM malfunction, people wid voter slips not allowed to vote". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The elections to two wards were postponed due to the death of the candidates, so voting was held in only 270 wards. However, Kejriwal alleged in a tweet: "Reports from all over Delhi of EVM malfunction, people wid voter slips not allowed to vote". (more...)
US, ASEAN agree on need for full implementation of NK sanctions
- May 07, 2017
One topic that featured dominantly in the talks between Mr Tillerson and his Asean counterparts was the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, where China's rapid island reclamation activities and construction of military facilities have heightened concerns of militarisation of the strategic waterway. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
One topic that featured dominantly in the talks between Mr Tillerson and his Asean counterparts was the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, where China's rapid island reclamation activities and construction of military facilities have heightened concerns of militarisation of the strategic waterway. (more...)
Manchester City cruises by hapless Crystal Palace
- May 07, 2017
John Stones is not available while David Silva is also a major doubt with a hamstring injury. Hopefully United can focus on the Europa League and we can have five English teams in the Champions League next season. "Maybe if he had waited one more year, or half a year in Brazil, maybe the big clubs in Europe, the big clubs in terms of playing in the Champions League every year, with a long history [would sign him]". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
John Stones is not available while David Silva is also a major doubt with a hamstring injury. Hopefully United can focus on the Europa League and we can have five English teams in the Champions League next season. "Maybe if he had waited one more year, or half a year in Brazil, maybe the big clubs in Europe, the big clubs in terms of playing in the Champions League every year, with a long history [would sign him]". (more...)
Putin to discuss Ukraine, Syria with Merkel
- May 07, 2017
The two world leaders apparently also discussed the increasingly tense situation between the USA and North Korea. They also discussed at length working together to eradicate terrorism throughout the Middle East. In an April 12 press conference alongside NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Trump said the U.S. -Russia relationship was at an "all-time low". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The two world leaders apparently also discussed the increasingly tense situation between the USA and North Korea. They also discussed at length working together to eradicate terrorism throughout the Middle East. In an April 12 press conference alongside NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Trump said the U.S. -Russia relationship was at an "all-time low". (more...)
The health care bill
- May 07, 2017
The return of insurance companies denying coverage for pre-existing conditions . "Our work now goes forward in the Senate, where we should continue to improve the bill". One of those Americans with a pre-existing condition , who also happens to be a U.S. Army veteran who lost both his legs in Kandahar, spoke in favor of the bill and denounced the Democrats' history of bold-faced lies. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The return of insurance companies denying coverage for pre-existing conditions . "Our work now goes forward in the Senate, where we should continue to improve the bill". One of those Americans with a pre-existing condition , who also happens to be a U.S. Army veteran who lost both his legs in Kandahar, spoke in favor of the bill and denounced the Democrats' history of bold-faced lies. (more...)
Despite deconfliction efforts, fighting rages in Syria
- May 07, 2017
Sergei Rudskoi, a Russian colonel-general, told reporters on Friday that the "work of checkpoints and observation posts, as well as the management of security zones, will be carried out by the personnel and formations of Russia, Turkey and Iran". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Sergei Rudskoi, a Russian colonel-general, told reporters on Friday that the "work of checkpoints and observation posts, as well as the management of security zones, will be carried out by the personnel and formations of Russia, Turkey and Iran". (more...)
Donald Trump to meet Pope Francis neglecting the differences
- May 07, 2017
Trump will cap off his tour with previously announced visits to Brussels, Belgium for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit and Sicily, Italy for a Group of Seven meeting. The visit to Saudi Arabia, he said, will include a "truly historic gathering in Saudi Arabia with leaders from all across the Muslim world ". Former President Barack Obama visited nine countries by late April 2009, his first three months in office, meeting with allies such as Canada, Britain and Germany. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Trump will cap off his tour with previously announced visits to Brussels, Belgium for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit and Sicily, Italy for a Group of Seven meeting. The visit to Saudi Arabia, he said, will include a "truly historic gathering in Saudi Arabia with leaders from all across the Muslim world ". Former President Barack Obama visited nine countries by late April 2009, his first three months in office, meeting with allies such as Canada, Britain and Germany. (more...)
82 freed Chibok schoolgirls to meet with Nigerian president
- May 07, 2017
Five Boko Haram commanders have been released in exchange for the freedom of 82 Chibok schoolgirls, says a Nigerian government official. The number of girls in the latest release is unconfirmed, and varies from about 50 to 80. "I hope and pray that my daughter is among these released girls", she added. The newly released schoolgirls arrived at the Abuja airport today and were met by the military chief, said presidential adviser Femi Adesina. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Five Boko Haram commanders have been released in exchange for the freedom of 82 Chibok schoolgirls, says a Nigerian government official. The number of girls in the latest release is unconfirmed, and varies from about 50 to 80. "I hope and pray that my daughter is among these released girls", she added. The newly released schoolgirls arrived at the Abuja airport today and were met by the military chief, said presidential adviser Femi Adesina. (more...)
Ivanka Trump Booed At Women's Summit
- May 07, 2017
President Ivanka Trump, German Chancellor Angela Merkel Watch as Nollywood actor, Walter Anga talks about RA. Miriam Meckel, editor-in-chief of WirtschaftsWoche , served as the moderator, not shying away from blunt questions. In response, Ivanka cited the number of women whom her father has employed in senior positions at his companies and his support of her own business career. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
President Ivanka Trump, German Chancellor Angela Merkel Watch as Nollywood actor, Walter Anga talks about RA. Miriam Meckel, editor-in-chief of WirtschaftsWoche , served as the moderator, not shying away from blunt questions. In response, Ivanka cited the number of women whom her father has employed in senior positions at his companies and his support of her own business career. (more...)
Louvre Grounds, Where Macron Due to Speak, Briefly Evacuated
- May 07, 2017
Macron's spokeswoman said the area was "evacuated as a precaution". The unusually tense and unpredictable French presidential campaign ended with a hacking attack and document leak targeting Macron on Friday night. The results are expected to be announced tonight. Police officers cordon off a street near the Louvre Museum in Paris , France, on February 3, 2017. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Macron's spokeswoman said the area was "evacuated as a precaution". The unusually tense and unpredictable French presidential campaign ended with a hacking attack and document leak targeting Macron on Friday night. The results are expected to be announced tonight. Police officers cordon off a street near the Louvre Museum in Paris , France, on February 3, 2017. (more...)
Watch Always Dreaming Win The First Race Of The Triple Crown
- May 07, 2017
Already well connected in the business world, Anthony Bonomo hooked up with trainer Todd Pletcher to prepare an entry for the Kentucky Derby . The swarm was thrown into disarray by the unlikely performance of two longshots: Looking at Lee (second place) and Battle of Midway (third place). (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Already well connected in the business world, Anthony Bonomo hooked up with trainer Todd Pletcher to prepare an entry for the Kentucky Derby . The swarm was thrown into disarray by the unlikely performance of two longshots: Looking at Lee (second place) and Battle of Midway (third place). (more...)
Congress seeks probe against Kejriwal over 'bribe' charge
- May 07, 2017
Maken said the Congress will launch a signature campaign in Delhi from Tuesday and hand over 10 lakh signatures to Kejriwal as a referendum on the AAP. Mishra said he had written a letter on the tanker scam before this too. The AAP has been facing an internal crisis, most recently visible in Kejriwal firing Mishra, his water minister, on Saturday. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Maken said the Congress will launch a signature campaign in Delhi from Tuesday and hand over 10 lakh signatures to Kejriwal as a referendum on the AAP. Mishra said he had written a letter on the tanker scam before this too. The AAP has been facing an internal crisis, most recently visible in Kejriwal firing Mishra, his water minister, on Saturday. (more...)
House passes $1.1T government spending bill, sends to Senate
- May 07, 2017
House leaders abandoned another attempt to pass the bill last week after support was lacking. Trump took to Twitter earlier this week to complain about the bipartisan process that produced the measure but later changed his tone and began highlighting the spending that was added for the military and for border security. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
House leaders abandoned another attempt to pass the bill last week after support was lacking. Trump took to Twitter earlier this week to complain about the bipartisan process that produced the measure but later changed his tone and began highlighting the spending that was added for the military and for border security. (more...)
North Korean Leader Orders Troops To Be Ready To 'Break Enemy's Backbone'
- May 07, 2017
Central Intelligence Agency and South Korea's National Intelligence Service had "ideologically corrupted" and bribed a North Korean timber worker employed in Russian Federation to return to the country and try to kill its leader. The chemical attack, using the VX agent, is largely believed to have been carried out by North Korea, though the country denies involvement. North Korea frequently accuses the United States and South Korea of plotting against it, but this accusation is unusual in ... (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Central Intelligence Agency and South Korea's National Intelligence Service had "ideologically corrupted" and bribed a North Korean timber worker employed in Russian Federation to return to the country and try to kill its leader. The chemical attack, using the VX agent, is largely believed to have been carried out by North Korea, though the country denies involvement. North Korea frequently accuses the United States and South Korea of plotting against it, but this accusation is unusual in ... (more...)
Princess Charlotte new photo just released
- May 07, 2017
The caption continued, "The Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share this photograph as they celebrate Princess Charlotte's second birthday". She was seen with her family at a Christmas church service, and last October, she charmed the world with her reaction to balloons, bubbles and service animals at a children's party for military families during a royal visit to Canada. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The caption continued, "The Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share this photograph as they celebrate Princess Charlotte's second birthday". She was seen with her family at a Christmas church service, and last October, she charmed the world with her reaction to balloons, bubbles and service animals at a children's party for military families during a royal visit to Canada. (more...)
Israeli ministers back proposed law demoting Arabic language
- May 07, 2017
After winning a snap election in March of 2015, Netanyahu pledged to eventually pass a softer version of the controversial bill, but has faced opposition from some of his new ministers. Following the bill's approval Sunday, it is set to go to a preliminary vote on Wednesday, in the first week of the Knesset's summer session. The Justice Ministry will draft its own version within 60 days, and the two bills will be combined. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
After winning a snap election in March of 2015, Netanyahu pledged to eventually pass a softer version of the controversial bill, but has faced opposition from some of his new ministers. Following the bill's approval Sunday, it is set to go to a preliminary vote on Wednesday, in the first week of the Knesset's summer session. The Justice Ministry will draft its own version within 60 days, and the two bills will be combined. (more...)
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